To The Crookston Times readers,

It is with regret that CherryRoad Media announces the closing of The Crookston Times

Our company is dedicated to the preservation of community journalism. Since the purchase of our 1st paper in late-2020 to today, we have prided ourselves on our ability to fight the difficult battle that newspapers face in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, that battle cannot always be won.

The Crookston Times has struggled in recent years to find its footing in this community. Since purchasing The Crookston Times, CherryRoad Media has been unable to avoid financial losses every month. The paper was losing money when we bought it, and it continued to do so. We must now come to terms with the fact that we do not have a path forward to sustainability.

And we thank those who have supported us.

Klemek Column: Minnesota’s Swans

It has been the winter that keeps on giving. While shoveling snow from my steps and sidewalk for the umpteenth time a few nights ago, I paused to listen to the stillness of the night air (and my labored breath) for a respite from a chore that I’ve grown weary of. Though the chorus of wood frogs seemed far away, almost unimaginable, I was reminded of springtime anyway. Indeed, a large flock of tundra swans flying northward high above my head in the night sky, were vocalizing their sweet calls. Unbeknownst to them, they lightened my mood.

Ask a Trooper: The word is crash

Question: I’ve noticed you use the word “crash” and not the word “accident” when talking about incidents while on the radio. T.V.

Plea deal rejected by 3 ex-officers in George Floyd’s death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors revealed Monday evening that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but said at a hearing that the defendants rejected them.

CHS Speech team places 2nd at subsection tournament

Crookston High School's Speech Team competed Saturday, April 9 at the Subsection 31A Tournament in Oklee and took second place in the competition. Emily Balboa took 1st place in Dramatic Interpretation and advanced to sections; George French took 1st place in Humorous Interpretation and advanced to sections; and Samantha Rezac and Zara Baig took 1st place in Duo Interpretation and advanced to sections.

CHS Knowledge Bowl team gets 41st out of 48 teams at state

Crookston High School's Knowledge Bowl team received ended the state tournament with 41st place out of 48 teams, coach Katelyn Stegman said in an update. CHS was in the AA category and got 23rd out of 24 teams in that category.